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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Styling the "Wildlife" div with Background Properties

Adin Eichler
Adin Eichler
1,747 Points
Posted by Adin Eichler
Adin Eichler
1,747 Points

How do I define the background property and value that prevents the background image from repeating?

I wrote:

/* .wildlife { background-repeat: no-repeat; } */

style.css 
/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

.wildlife {
  background-image: url('img/bear.jpg') 
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Lake Tahoe</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="page.css">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
  </head>
  <body> 
        <div class="primary-content t-border">
            <p class="intro">
                Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking attractions located in California. It's home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's reputation.
            </p>
            <a class="callout" href="#more">Find out more</a>
      <div class="wildlife">
        <h2>Check out all the Wildlife</h2>
        <p>
          As spawning season approaches, the fish acquire a humpback and protuberant jaw. After spawning, they die and their carcasses provide a feast for gatherings of <a href="#mink">mink</a>, <a href="#bears">bears</a>, and <a href="#eagles">bald eagles</a>.
        </p>
      </div><!-- End .wildlife -->
            <a class="callout" href="#wildlife">See the Wildlife</a>
        </div><!-- End .primary-content -->
  </body>
</html>

2 Answers

Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points
Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points

You're just missing a semi-colon to close the background-image property.

You were able to pass the first challenge since a semi-colon is not required if you only have one property.

Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points
Jeff Lemay
Jeff Lemay
14,268 Points

In the code challenge's text editor, you should notice that "background-repeat" is highlighted in blue instead of blue-greenish like background-image. Syntax highlighting is super helpful with finding these types of errors.

Adin Eichler
Adin Eichler
1,747 Points
Adin Eichler
Adin Eichler
1,747 Points

Thank you very much, Jeff!

I've learned two very important lessons here.